Islamic World

Larijani condoles death of French philosopher Yahya Bonaud

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has expressed his deepest condolences over the death of French philosopher and Islamologist Yahya Christian Bonaud, who passed away in an accident in Côte d'Ivoire on Monday.

Winners of Int’l Noor student competition receive awards

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the 3rd edition of the international Noor School Student Competition of Mustafa (PBUH) Science & Technology Foundation (MSTF) was held Thursday (April 26) at Andisheh Hall, Tehran and winner teams received their awards.

Tehran to host intl. conf. on 'Future of Islamic World in the Horizon of 2035'

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – An international conference on the “Future of Islamic World in the Horizon of 2035” will be held at the University of Tehran on April 28-29 with participation of prominent Iranian and foreign personalities and ambassadors of the Islamic countries.

Science for the good of societies highlighted at the STEP5 inauguration

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – The 5th round of Science and Technology Exchange Program (STEP) in Islamic countries was inaugurated this morning at the University of Karachi. 

Muslims’ unity key to resist hegemonic policies: Velayati

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Senior Adviser to Iran’s Leader for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati said Monday that unity among Muslims is the key to resist the global arrogance’s unilateral policies.

Kharrazi:

Israeli regime behind division in Islamic World

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Foreign Policy Strategic Council Seyed Kamal Kharrazi said on Monday that the occupying Israeli regime is the main reason behind division in the Islamic World.

Iran’s defensive power aims to prevent wars in ME: Senior cleric

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Tehran Interim Friday Prayers Leader Seyed Mohammad Hasan Aboutorabifard said that Iran’s strategy is to deter wars in the region through its defensive power.

Former American rapper converts to Islam

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Kristin, a former American rapper has converted to Islam saying that there are many beautiful things in this religion, the most significant of which being prayer.

Larijani stresses unity among Muslims in phone talk with Haniyeh

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has held a phone conversation with the senior political leader of Hamas Ismail Haniyeh during which he called for unity and solidarity among Muslims.

General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces issues statement on Army Day

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has issued a statement on the anniversary of Iran’s Army Day, declaring the Iranian Army as one of the most powerful armies in the Islamic world.

Terrorists after framing Islam as religion of violence

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Seyyed Kamal Kharrazi, the Head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations condemned what terrorist did with the reputation of Islam in the world in the meeting with Syrian scholars on Wednesday.

Islamic Revolution gives birth to ‘Resistance’ thinking

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, Secretary General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening, says that ‘Resistance’ thinking was born after the Islamic Revolution, adding it has had profound effects on the Islamic world.

Pres. Rouhani calls for massive turnout to Feb. 11 rallies

TEHRAN, Feb. 7 (MNA) – President Rouhani has invited the nation to turn out in large numbers to demonstrate unity and solidarity during the Feb. 11 rallies on the occasion of 39th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

ICAPP addressers condemn extremism in Islamic world

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – During the 29th meeting of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) in Tehran many figures from around the world touched upon the political problems of the current world including extremism in the Islamic world.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iraqi Kurdistan's issue 'an ethnic conspiracy'

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Head of Chief of Staff of Armed Force Major General Bagheri said that enemies are always trying to sabotage the development path of Islamic world.

Adviser to FM Zarif:

Muslims must form ‘Quds Force’ against Trump’s move

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Adviser to FM Zarif, Hossein Sheikholeslam, said a structure under the name ‘Quds Force’ needs to be added to Islamic countries’ army through parliaments of these states.

Iran’s envoy in Jordan:

Islamic world should take decisive step against usurper Zionists

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Jordan Mojtaba Ferdosipour condemned US move in relocating its embassy to Jerusalem and called for a solid measure by the Islamic world against occupations of the Zionist regime.

MoD:

US accountable for any further regional conflict

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Brigadier General Hatami the Defense Minister of Iran said the US will be responsible for any further tension and bloodshed in the region.

Inter-Islamic comparative studies for Muslim World Today

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – An official of University of Islamic Denominations says the endeavor to conduct more inter-Islamic comparative studies should be shored up.

Palestinian issue top priority of Islamic world: deputy FM

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari said that the Palestinian issue and the fight against Zionists hold the top priority of the Islamic World.

Pres. Rouhani:

Tehran’s policy to further deepen ties with Doha

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – In a phone conversation with Qatari Emir, Iran’s President Rouhani emphasized that Iranian government and nation will remain on side of Qatar.

Leader:

Islamic identity 'an obstacle for enemies infiltration'

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei underlined that all should try to embed the Holy Quran's teachings in public discourse of nations.

Palestine, sole unifying issue of Muslim World: MP

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iranian MP Jalali addressed the prayers in Tehran before the main sermons of Tehran Friday Prayers to comment on the politics of the region.

Leader urges more active role for Muslim students in Europe

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution in a message on the occasion of 51st annual meeting of the Union of Islamic Students Association in Europe (UISAE) called on Muslim students to be more influential on the world around them.